Our Team

 

Brandee Blocker Anderson

CEO & Founder

Brandee is a lawyer, educator, DEI consultant, former Teach for America corps member and founder of The Antiracism Academy.

She earned a bachelor's in Political Science from Yale University, a master's in Education from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Juris Doctor degree from Columbia Law School.  Before law school, Brandee served as a secondary English and Social Studies teacher at Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School, where she was honored as Teacher of the Year in 2013 and was a semifinalist for the Sue Lehmann Excellence in Teacher Leadership Award.

During law school, she served on the editorial board of the Columbia Journal of Race and Law and as an early education legal policy consultant for the Center for Public Research and Leadership.

As a corporate attorney, Brandee brought her leadership around diversity, equity and inclusion to her role as an associate at Dechert LLP, serving as the Chair of the Diverse Associates Group.  Brandee also served as an Associate Counsel at Comcast, where she advised the company on a range of legal matters, including issues of racial equity.

Brandee brings over 15 years of experience developing and facilitating diversity, equity and inclusion workshops and trainings for corporations, non-profits, and government organizations. 

Watch the video to learn more about Brandee.

David Lindsey

CBDO & Organizational Culture Specialist 

David is an anthropologist, data scientist, educator, and DEI consultant.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, with a focus in cultural behaviors from Yale University and a Master’s Degree in Data Science from the University of California, Berkeley.

Before graduate school, David served as a Fellow in Yale’s Office of Gender and Campus Culture, where he worked on undergraduate policy, research, and education in institutional culture, Title IX, and DEI. He co-authored and facilitated Yale University’s first Bias Intervention Training.

David brings 15 years of experience in social justice pedagogy, cultural intervention frameworks and diversity, equity, and inclusion facilitation for organizations, institutions, and classrooms.

MaryBeth Elko

Professional Development Designer & Instructor 

Mary Beth is an educator, equity advocate, parent leader, and professional development designer and facilitator.

She earned her master’s in teaching and her Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership from Syracuse University. Mary Beth is certified as a district-level leader. She is also a 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher, including restorative yoga certification.

Prior to pursuing her administrative degree, Mary Beth worked with middle school scholars in the Syracuse City School District for 20 years, where she designed and facilitated integrated, project-based learning expeditions.

Currently, she designs and facilitates professional learning experiences with educators in the greater Rochester, NY region. Most of her coaching and workshops focus on antiracist teaching, culturally relevant practices, and historically responsive literacy.

 

 

Kilolo Moyo-White

Family and Community Engagement Specialist & Instructor 

Kilolo Moyo-White is a parent-educator activist and Family and Community Engagement Specialist.

Kilolo is a graduate of Lincoln University and Temple University, with a master’s degree in African American Studies. Her passion for community building runs deep. In 2009, she was a lead organizer in co-founding Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School. As an academic advisor, program coordinator, and curriculum writer for Philadelphia Freedom Schools, Kilolo designed and led social justice workshops to empower teen voice and leadership.  

Additionally, Kilolo has led education workshops through Teach For America’s African American Corps, EdXEd NYC, and Educon. Since moving to Rochester, Kilolo has become a parent leader with ROC the Future’s Parent Engagement Collaborative Action Network (PECAN), School #23’s Parent Teacher Association and a member of the 19th Ward Community Association.

In addition to her work with The Antiracism Academy, she leads Rochester families and communities in improving outcomes for children through Rock the Future.  Prior to moving to Rochester, Kilolo spent the past 15 years building relationships as a community and youth support advocate through her role as a community educator in the public school system of Philadelphia, PA.  

 

 

Joe Andrews

Wellness Coach & Instructor

Joe is a health and wellness entrepreneur, based in San Francisco, California and a 200-Hour Registered Vinyasa Yoga Teacher.

He incorporates a holistic perspective of antiracist education, leveraging mindfulness practices to help others improve their ability to acknowledge, understand and manage their feelings and physical responses to racism and challenging discussions about race.

In addition to earning a bachelor of science degree from Northeastern University, with a concentration in Finance & Insurance and a minor in Spanish, Joe received his Vinyasa Yoga Teacher instruction through Yoga Alliance and his personal trainer certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Joe also earned his PN Level 1 certification through Precision Nutrition and his Level 1 Functional Health Coach certification through the CHEK Institute. 

He is also a group fitness instructor, who has taught classes at Pinterest, Under Armour, Atlantis Events, The Assembly, Love Story Yoga, Orangetheory Fitness, Wheel House, and Rogue & Saint Fitness. 

MaryBeth Elko

Professional Development Designer & Instructor 

Mary Beth is an educator, equity advocate, parent leader, and professional development designer and facilitator.

She earned her master’s in teaching and her Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership from Syracuse University. Mary Beth is certified as a district-level leader. She is also a 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher, including restorative yoga certification.

Prior to pursuing her administrative degree, Mary Beth worked with middle school scholars in the Syracuse City School District for 20 years, where she designed and facilitated integrated, project-based learning expeditions.

Currently, she designs and facilitates professional learning experiences with educators in the greater Rochester, NY region. Most of her coaching and workshops focus on antiracist teaching, culturally relevant practices, and historically responsive literacy.

 

 

Joe Andrews

Wellness Coach & Instructor

Joe is a health and wellness entrepreneur, based in San Francisco, California and a 200-Hour Registered Vinyasa Yoga Teacher.He incorporates a holistic perspective of antiracist education, leveraging mindfulness practices to help others improve their ability to acknowledge, understand and manage their feelings and physical responses to racism and challenging discussions about race.In addition to earning a bachelor of science degree from Northeastern University, with a concentration in Finance & Insurance and a minor in Spanish, Joe received his Vinyasa Yoga Teacher instruction through Yoga Alliance and his personal trainer certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Joe also earned his PN Level 1 certification through Precision Nutrition and his Level 1 Functional Health Coach certification through the CHEK Institute. He is also a group fitness instructor, who has taught classes at Pinterest, Under Armour, Atlantis Events, The Assembly, Love Story Yoga, Orangetheory Fitness, Wheel House, and Rogue & Saint Fitness.